Yes. And no.

Well, that was easy.

Just kidding! I’ll explain. I’ve been talking about “the perfect translation” with some translator colleagues and we’ve reached the verdict that….the jury is most definitely out on the question of perfection. Read More

Last week’s blog post had some of my favourite books in a starring role and since then I’ve received some great comments and recommendations on Twitter about your favourite reads when it comes to translation. Most translators I know are self-confessed bookworms and nowadays this love of reading extends to online reading and e-books. Read More

I’m not entirely sure what happened. I’m usually pretty pernickety on contract details so I don’t know how it all got past me. Nevertheless, I am now the proud owner of an almost entirely redundant freephone business number, along with a phone and internet bill which will, over the next few years, take a nice hefty chunk out of my children’s university/travel the world/frivolous teenage purchase fund.

It’s that time of year again! Well, technically, that time of year was two weeks ago, but considering I’ve been off on maternity leave, I’m hoping you all forgive my tardy post. 2014 passed in a blur of deadlines, documents and, in the second half, dirty nappies. Read More